Producer Services/ Hedge Manager

**Description**:
Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop, implement and manage hedge programs in the region;
- Primary interface with internal and external parties for all commodities trades on Seed Operations;
- Understand market direction and commodity prices in order to performance risk analysis and answer questions;
- Execute commodities derivatives set-up and trades controls according to Commodity Policy and the defined process design attending internal controls and legal specifications;
- Develop and manage process and systems to reliably communicate hedge activities and related information to allow proper execution and risk management;
- Manage daily settlement, margins calls, fees/brokerage payments;
- Communicate ideas, recommendations, and data
- based decisions clearly;
- Reporting: Accountable for the measurement and communication of all related risk management KPIs to the appropriate hedge's stakeholders, observing sensitive information disclosure guidelines;
- Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve conflicts as they arise and attain goals.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior internal and external management.
- Champion commodities and Seeds business expertise to enhance overall organizational knowledge among stakeholders.

**Key Stakeholders**:Seed Operations; Controllership; Finance; Treasury;
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**Qualifications**:** To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Very good understanding of Seeds business, agricultural commodities and derivatives hedging. Barter knowledge will be considered a differential.
- Strong leadership skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in highly complex situation.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, initiative, great attention to details and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people at different levels leading to understanding, agreement, and acceptance. Strong ability to manage interactions and influence without authority.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to cultivate trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders;
- Proven skills in communicating both upward and downward in the organization.

Experience
- Previous experience on leading complex, cross-functional projects & deadlines. (minimum of 5-7 years).
- Proven experience with commodity risk management and agricultural commodities derivatives hedging (minimum of 7 years).
- Previous experience in derivatives process improvement efforts/ hedge program development; (7 years).
- Degree in Business Administration; Accounting; Economics.

**Who Are We Looking For?**
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment.
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

**Growing What Matters Starts With YouWhat Can We Offer To Help You Grow?**
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences.
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary.
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.